Oh Hello, Jet Lag.

I landed in Jakarta after a long day of travel the day before. Not only was jet lag hitting me hard, but I also only got about 2 hours of sleep on the flight. So I was pretty dang tired going through border control. Indonesia requires that you have a visa, but...

Onwards to Phase 3: Indonesia

As a cheap frugal traveler, I generally opt to fly budget airlines. Like super budget. So budget, in fact, that one airline actually went bankrupt leaving over 100,000 travelers stranded in airports just days after I flew with them to Croatia. When I recently flew to...

Is My Laundry Done Yet?

I spent my 1st day in Zadar working from my bed. I spent my 2nd day in Zadar hiking the national park 2 hours away. My 3rd day in Zadar? I was trapped in my hostel wearing only Nike shorts and a tank top. Because I was exposed to bed bugs, I needed all of my laundry...

Experiencing Autumn at the Plitvice Lakes

The air in Zadar was crisp and refreshing this morning. I had booked transport to the Plitvice Lakes, and I was excited for the lovely weather ahead. The drive was about 1 1/2 hours, but the scenery was all the entertainment I needed. The leaves were an explosion...

I Got Bed Bugs … Again.

Yep, the nightmare has returned. But let’s backup a little to this morning. I woke up from the first night in my hostel feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. I was the only person in the room, so I was able to really sleep in without any disturbances. I woke up to...